I too just made the move over to DVInfo.net when I found the JVC group MIA. I work with three friends at a studio and we've been in the industry for more than 13 years, not collectively but individually, me since I was just out of high school. We're getting ready to move out on our own and leave the security of a big studio behind and I was really glad to have met Jonathan at HD Expo. He spent over an hour with me talking about all the cameras, why he selected JVC and the industry in general and DVXuser. He introduced me to George Dibbie and Rob Kositchek and a dozen other industry veterans. These are the kinds of people that make jumping off the cliff which we're about to do a little easier knowing that people like Jonathan, with no ax to grind or ulterior motive for helping me and others are there to help us. I hope DVinfo is soft landing place. After looking at the posts of people like Chris Hurd and Tim Dashwood, I can tell this is probably going to be a great place. Besides, now you all have the added benefit of putting a little class in your site...three chick filmmakers. Not every board has that I can tell you!!! :-)

hey, who cares about the sudden influx of JVC users or more technical expertise?? they are a dime-a dozen in these parts! but more women who do this stuff, now that's way cool! we're as scarce as rooster's teeth! three more women...did we just double our numbers?? actually, there's a bunch of awesome women who are regulars here, probably more are active here than were active at dvxuser, i'm guessing, and it's great to have the opportunity to meet a few more.

this is a great community of men and women. welcome.

So, I'm thinking there might be something to this. If Jared wants to return to consentrating on the HVX et al, that's a good thing. I mean one person trying to keep up with a dozen different elements on one board, well, it's like having grips and gaffers and camerpeople all available to do different jobs. Yeah, it's convenient and definitely cheaper without fringes and penalties and anyone can plug a globe in but you never get quite the same quality as you do when one area can consentrate on their duties and other areas can do their thing. I'm not saying there should be no crossing over but with DVInfo.net such a great place...and it is because in between everything else here at the studio I've taken the time to visit the various areas... it opens up new possibilities. Sharing the load so to speak.

You guys want more of a campus-like atmosphere which is fine but that doesn't mean frat house. As an example, I and my production company are a prime example of the inmates running the assylum. Just ask Mike Pellagatti, my principle cameraguy who's shot more Discovery, Health, ESPN, OLN and a dozen other cable networks' footage that you can imagine. BUT, when the stage goes hot, the set falls quiet and the cameras spit out quality footage. When the bell next rings, it's back to goofy hats and Tootsie-Pops. But, I never let it get out of hand. In my humble opinion, sometimes the JVC area looked like John Landis' Animal House with Bluto, Otter and Boon. BUT, we got alot of serious help to alot of serious people.

DVIfo is a different campus but a campus nonetheless. Again, in my opinion, there's more of a think-tank mentality here which is great. So no one said, to stay with the Aminal House analogy, that it has to be a Dean Wormer instuitution... but Bluto simply won't work here...and that's another good thing.

My recommendation is that both sites are going to benefit with the departure and the arrival of the JVC group and the load gets shared equally. Heck, I've read some of Chris Hurds stuff and it's downright great. He's, believe me, no Dean Wormer and DVInfo's no Omega fraternity. So let's see how the Deltas and the Omegas can co-exist for the benefit of independent filmmakers all over.

Those of you who have listened to me over the past six months know that for me, it's all about education and helping. This generation of filmmakers is our industry's future. We all can't afford to go to USC (Rob's throwing thins at me) and the education we all get here will be reflected in tomorrow's films. Look at how the MTV generation affected celluloid today and then sit back and project how you will affect it tomorrow. DVInfo and DVxUser are the sandboxes and the proving grounds for tomorrow's films because they're not going to be made in the sole domain of the Big Four studios on $100k cameras anymore and JVC is betting millions, perhaps billions on that. They see the top level shrinking and the mid-level...your current or immediate future level, as the prime target area which is why they're pushing the 100 so much and why they're supporting things like our "2nd Unit".

Let's give DVInfo the credit it deserves. I mean, it's not like Jared tossed us out...OK it is but anyway ;-)... no, I'm just kidding... I mean it's not like we're of no value. His resons were sound, good and not intended to hurt anyone. But, well, just look up ther "Law of Unintended Consequences" and see what you find...exactly what happened here. We have a new home. Let's move in...Big Screen first...kick back and see how we all fit in. Because the bottom line is that the filmmaking community is a family and we just got moved out from our parents house. But it's OK. We moved in with our cool Uncle Bernie! And if you don't remember Animal House, you sure ain't gonna remember Weekend at Bernies...but you should rent them anyways...both of them! Now that's filmmaking at its finest hour!!!

Just my thoughts.

Right-freakin'-on J! One, I love those movies and 2, this is exactly what we're leaving the studio for. Filmmaking is expression and expression is art and art is interpretation of life that needs freedom to grow. In just looking at the two sites, you're right, it is almost like the Deltas and the Omegas but in a radical good way. This place rocks for information but it's definitely the Izod group. You guys over at dvxuser were definitely Bluto sometimes like one post I made over there telling somebody to get a grip...I don't even know who it was but I do know that there are alot of Grips here on the lot that read that board and razzed me over my choice of words. If I chose a place for information on JVC shooting, it'd definitely be here but then I'd head quick like a bunny over to dvxuser because it's "comfortable"...exactly J... and familiar. But there's no reason that comfort can't happen here as well. So, for what it's worth, Rock on J, I'm with you.

Are you all kidding? As of this moment you're all on double secret probation!!!!!
Dean Wer.. errr I mean Jared...said to watch out for youse guys. Just in time for the upcoming draft, hehehehe.
And I better not catch Bluto peeping on the women or else!!!
:)
anyway, welcome.

Now that's a great welcome. Funky hats and Tootsie-pops for everyone at the NAB party. And we'll be playing Animal House on the salon's big screen.

Why don't we just make it a Toga party Jonathan? ;)

Toga...toga...toga... OK, enough!!! Now, here's the dealio; Jared's party starts at 7 at the Mirage so I'm thinking we start our party at 5:30 and that way we can scoot down the street to the Mirage at 7. We'll have a couple of limos there at 7 so we'll only be about 5 min away. How does that sound to everyone?

Also, if anyone has footage, shorts, commercials, primes or other examples of their work, bring them along either in either VHS or DVD format and we'll play them in that salon so we can discuss them.

We're trying to get commerative "T" shirts printed up for everyone for the affair but I don't know if there's enought time. We'll try.

I've had a doen e-mails saying people are realy looking forward to the get together so it should be a good time at a great event. I'll post the space number and a recap of information on Friday late afternoon when I get into Las Vegas.

Well, I'm also a former/continuing DVXuser addict, and I'm now re-exploring Chris Hurd's excellent DVinfo site. Although I'm posting this in the JVC forum, this particular thread caught my attention because of the recent change in focus at DVXuser. And I think this re-focus on DVX/HVX products at DVXuser will make a great site even stronger. I still feel welcome at DVXuser, and will still visit and post (I still own and shoot with my trusty ole' DVX100), but I suppose, since I'm leaning toward a non-Panasonic camera purchase soon, I guess I needed to explore other sites anyway, and DVinfo is a darned good one.

My new JVC HD-100 arrives tomorrow or the next day, so I'm officially an 'owner' now.
I also plan on attending Jonathans' get together. I'm flying in late Friday night.

I don't know if I should bring the jvc with me or not. I have a nice Pana MX500 (PAL) I want to use for taping the various booths I visit. Small enough to fit into a side bag and not upset security.

Glad I waited for the "A" version.

Man, I get sick 4 a week and look what happens...
 

Man, am I late to hear all this news!

Both sites are great because both sites have great, generous people helping others.

I seriously wouldn't know what to do w/o this site.... Have a blast at NAB, and here's hoping I gget to meet you guys down to road.

Jarred, happy trails bro.

john
evilgeniusentertainment.com

You have to fill out some paperwork to be able to legitimately take your camera on the show floor. Well worth the effort in my view to avoid being kicked out onto the street. I had my Pana 953 with me last year and obtained the sticker with no hassles.

Congrats on your new HD100!

-gb-

Can I do this at check in on Saturday?